Joe Elliot Forced to Sit Out Def Leppard Cruise Show Due to Vocal Troubles

Joe Elliott was missing for a portion of Def Leppard's inaugural Hysteria on the High Seas cruise, after suffering vocal issues.

He faltered before a full-band concert aboard the MSC Divina, having already taken part in an unplugged storytellers concert and VIP reception at the ship's Pantheon Theatre. There, Def Leppard also paid tribute to David Bowie, who recently passed. But Def Leppard was forced to cut short the next show, only performing seven songs.

Elliott also suffered problems with his voice last November, blaming biker exhaust during a stop at Sturgis, N.D. Last weekend, he reportedly offered free tickets to disappointed cruise fans for future shows in their hometowns.

News later emerged that Jimmy Bain, 68-year-old bassist with Last in Line, had died in his cabin - adding an element of tragedy to Hysteria on the High Seas. Campbell, who is a member of Def Leppard and Last in Line, led an emotional tribute performance in Bain's honor during the cruise.